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Ashes of Creation Summoner Guide: How to Tame Spirit Beasts in Alpha Two

Master the Summoner class in Ashes of Creation Alpha 2. Learn the Spirit Beast taming process, binding mechanics, and where to find the best starter pets like the Riverlands Bear.

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Unleash the Wild: The Summoner’s Guide to Taming Spirit Beasts (Alpha Two)

With the arrival of Alpha Two, Phase III, the Summoner archetype has finally received its core class mechanic: Spirit Taming. Unlike other MMOs where pets are just a spell effect, in Ashes of Creation, taming a standard mob into a Spirit Beast is a high-stakes ritual that requires preparation, positioning, and resource management.

If you are struggling to bind your first companion or want to know where to find the best starter pets during this testing phase, this guide covers everything you need to know about the new “Spirit Link” system.

Preparation: What You Need Before Taming

You cannot simply walk up to a wolf and tame it. As a Summoner, you interact with the spirit realm, and that requires a catalyst. Before heading out into the Riverlands, ensure you have the following:

  1. Spirit Essence: This is your primary resource. You generate Essence through combat or by siphoning it from “Essence Nodes” scattered around the world. You must be at 100% Essence to begin a taming ritual.
  2. Binding Gem (Empty): Purchased from the Arcane Goods vendor in any Level 3 Node or higher. These gems act as the physical anchor for the spirit.
  3. Role Selection: Know what you are looking for. Spirit Beasts generally fall into three archetypes: Tank, DPS, and Support.

The Taming Ritual: Step-by-Step

The “Bind Spirit” ability is not an instant cast. It is a channeled ritual that leaves you vulnerable. Attempting this solo on high-level mobs is dangerous.

Step 1: Weaken the Host

You must lower the target creature’s health to below 30%. If the creature is at full health, the spirit is too strongly attached to its physical form to be pulled out. Do not kill it! If the target dies, the spirit dissipates, and you must find another.

Step 2: Begin the Channel

Once the target is weakened, cast [Bind Spirit].

  • Duration: 8 seconds (channeled).
  • Cost: Drains 15% Essence per second.
  • Risk: Any damage taken during the channel will push back the progress bar. Hard crowd control (stuns/knockbacks) will break the channel entirely.

Midway through the channel, a “Spirit Link” tether will form. The mob may attempt to run or enrage. You must keep the target within the tether’s range (15 meters) and face it directly. If the tether breaks, the ritual fails, and you lose 50% of your current Essence.

Step 4: Finalize the Bond

Upon success, the physical body of the mob crumbles, and its spirit is absorbed into your Binding Gem. You can now summon this Spirit Beast using the [Summon Companion] ability.

Best Starter Spirit Beasts (Alpha Two)

For players leveling in the Riverlands starting zone, we recommend these two accessible beasts to fill your roster.

1. The Riverlands Bear (Tank)

  • Location: Found along the banks of the mighty river south of the starting portal.
  • Role: Heavy Tank.
  • Special Ability: Thick Hide – Reduces incoming physical damage by 15% for 10 seconds.
  • Why Tame It: Essential for solo leveling. The Bear holds aggro effectively, allowing you to cast your long-range nukes without interruption.

2. Ember Sprite (DPS)

  • Location: Near the scorched ruins in the eastern foothills. Look for floating balls of fire near the impact craters.
  • Role: Ranged DPS / DoT.
  • Special Ability: Searing Spittle – Stacks a burning damage-over-time effect heavily on a single target.
  • Why Tame It: Perfect for dungeon groups where you don’t need to tank. The Ember Sprite provides consistent pressure and doesn’t get in the way of melee players.

Advance Tips for Summoners

  • Spirit Swapping: You can carry up to three active Binding Gems. Swapping summoned pets takes 5 seconds and is best done out of combat.
  • Healing Your Pet: Remember, your Spirit Beast does not regenerate health quickly on its own using food. You must use [Mend Spirit], which consumes your own HP to heal your pet. Manage your health pool wisely!

The Summoner is one of the most versatile classes in Ashes of Creation Alpha Two. By mastering the taming mechanic, you ensure you always have the right tool for the job, whether it’s a bear to guard you or a sprite to burn your enemies to ash.

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